Last month the most expensive home sold was 1240 S Grand Ave Pasadena. This English Tudor was listed for $8,900,000 and sold in three and half months for $8,350,000. The sellers purchased this home in 2015 for $4,450,000. That’s a lot of appreciation!
MLS Remarks for 1240 S Grand Ave Pasadena read: Nestled on 1.25 acres of expansive park-like grounds along the lower Arroyo Seco, 1240 South Grand Avenue is a 1906 architectural masterpiece by Frederick Louis Roehrig. This residence offers 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and 7,177 square feet of living space spread across three levels. Welcome to an enchanting, gated estate offering the tranquility of country living and the convenience of the city. This residence exudes elegance and ease with features like Oak and Mahogany accents, tall ceilings, and well-appointed rooms. Enjoy two built-in bars, fireplaces, and expansive French-styled windows. The gourmet kitchen boasts custom cabinets, imported tile, a large island, and high-end appliances connecting to a second outdoor kitchen. Initially commissioned in 1906 as a 23-room mansion, this Tudor Revival estate boasts wood paneling and intricate design details, reflecting the craftsmanship of its time.
A formal living room, dining room, and library provide tranquil spaces for leisure and entertaining. An office, powder room, and bedroom suite complete the estate’s main floor. A passenger elevator services the three floors of the residence. The guest suite features a white tiled bath, a walk-in dressing closet and French doors.
The private third floor features the primary suite with a fireplace, two custom-designed dressing rooms, and two marble baths. Each additional bedroom suite offers walk-in closets and views. Outside is a Shangri-La lifestyle, anchored by an 870 square foot pool house with a vaulted ceiling, blue stone floors, a large fireplace, and French doors to the saltwater pool, spa, and vegetable gardens, blooms, and bursts of color from every corner. A 1,221 square foot 4-car garage and workshop with attic storage complete the estate.
Pasadena Real Estate January 2022
